Category: Travel News
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Stansted Airport drop-off zone returns
Fantastic news for those being dropped off or picked up from Stansted Airport, Essex. The express zone has been restored directly outside the terminal. It will have a minimum charge of £2 for 10 minutes, the same charge that was applied to the short-stay car park. There will be a free drop-off and pick-up facility…
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Security tightened on flights to the US
With almost immediate effect security on direct flights to the US is being tightened at the request of the TSA. UK airports have said they are following instructions and tightening security, but no extra details have been provided. Its likely that there will be additional checks on clothing and bag contents, so our advice would…
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EU mobile roaming charges reduced from today!
Great news for anyone who uses their mobile in Europe, from today roaming charges are dropping. There are new limits imposed which is good new for everyone, but beware as charges can still mount up. Remember the following only applies in Europe and not elsewhere in the world. The new limits are: Incoming calls Capped…
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Great car hire and ferry deals coming this week
We should have some news to share in the next day or two of great UK car hire and UK-France ferry deals and sales that are coming up. Remember to subscribe to this blog to find out as soon as they are launched.
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Thomson holidays, money off Greece
Thomson Holidays have a sale on at the moment, offering £40 off per booking when you travel to Greece on selected dates between now and October 2014. All you need to do is enter the code 44778 at the checkout to receive the discount. The weather there are the moment is fantastic across the islands…
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Things to do in New York on 4th July
This year July 4th is a Friday and there will be a weekend of celebrations in New York and other cities around the US. Independence Day in NYC is a feast of BBQs, hot dogs picnics and fireworks. Its one of the favourite festivals on the american calendar for many, so below are some particular…
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Sziget Festival 2014
This years line up is as impressive as ever. This festival is massive in every sense of the word. Raking place in Hungary between 11th and 18th of August it attracts around 70 000 from around Europe and the rest of the world. Train travel and cheap flights aplenty to Hungary from mahor European cities,…
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Rock Werchter 2014
This years Rock Werchter 2014 festival has a very impressive lineup and takes place Thursday 3rd until Sunday 6th July. Lots of acts confirmed and poasibly some more surprises as we get closer to the event. Of course, remember your euros and if you still havent booked travel the Eurostar have some great deals at the…
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Currency best rates
Here are the current holiday exchange rates available, as of 15.30 on 23rd June 2014: Argentina Peso 12.8340 Australian Dollar 1.7671 Bahamanian Dollar 1.5290 Bahrain Dinar 0.6213 Barbados Dollar 3.2278 Belize Dollar 3.0000 Bosnia Peso 1.0000 Botswana Pula 11.5126 Brazillian Real 3.1024 Brunei Dollar 2.0369 Bulgarian Lev 2.3579 Cayman Island Dollar1.2285 Chilean Peso 885.2264 Chinese Yuan…
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Mobile roaming charges
Many people travelling abroad will have suffered huge mobile phone bills after going abroad. This isn’t always just because they have travelled long distances either, a day trip to France can end you up with a large mobile bill. People do not realise that often the data setting on their phone and may well be…